Best University Of Akron Podcasts (2025)

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Homelessness is rising. Safety nets providing medical respite face an uncertain future 49:51

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We'll talk to a national advocate and a leader from Cleveland's Joseph & Mary's Home about the challenges people experiencing homelessness face, and the organizations serving them.By Ideastream Public Media

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Akron Men's Basketball Eric and Evan Mahaffey 23:08

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WZIP sports reporter Matt Willis brings in Men's Basketball players and brothers Eric and Evan Mahaffey, discussing their journey to Akron, the upbringings of their basketball career and more.By WZIP-FM

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Pros and cons of tariffs for Northeast Ohio business owners 51:12

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Not all tariffs are created equally. Northeast Ohio business owners and an economics professor discuss the pros and cons of tariffs in the region.By Ideastream Public Media

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Akron targets displaced federal workers in new initiative to rebuild public sector workforce 51:03

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Akron recently became the third city nationwide to join Work for America's "Spotlight City" initiative, a program aimed to hire displaced federal workers for jobs in local government.By Ideastream Public Media

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Saturday Morning Polkas - October 25, 2025 1:00:27

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Tracy, John, Fred, and Sue Ellen!By WZIP-FM

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Lucas "Steel City" Seibert 3 36:24

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Lucas "Steel City" Seibert joins host Jake Murren on Episode 128 of Forged in Ohio. Lucas is a 5-0 professional mixed martial artist who is fighting for his first pro title on November 8th for 247 Fighting Championships. In this episode, Lucas talks about the key to his success as a pro fighter, his first-round KO win at LFA 211, his upcoming 'last…

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Quarter By Quarter Season 2, Episode 1 1:21:06

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Quarter By Quarter returns for the 2025-2026 NBA season! Mitch and Shawn run through everything you need to know that happened in the offseason, then predict how this year will turn out. Who will be MVP? Will the Thunder repeat? What is going on with Terry Rozier? Listen in and find out!By Mitch Kobie, Shawn Wick

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Property tax reforms dominate in the Ohio Statehouse | Reporters Roundtable 48:31

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This week, the Ohio House passed two property-tax related bills. Supporters say the bills will provide more than $2 billion in tax relief over the next three years and say the measures are the most significant property tax reform in decades. But according to others, the bills won't help all Ohio property owners and claim the bills do not go far eno…

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Incumbent Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb shares his vision for a second term 49:12

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Bibb is running against community activist Laverne Gore who declined to participate in a candidate interview.By Ideastream Public Media

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Advocates celebrate benefits of afterschool programs despite uncertain funding 49:56

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Millions of K-12 students participate in afterschool and out-of-school-time programs nationwide. But, according to the DC-based advocacy group Afterschool Alliance, for every 1 student enrolled in a program, five more are waiting to be able to join. The Alliance spotlights the work and achievements of afterschool and out of school time programs, wh…

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Toledo Rockets vs Washington State Cougars 53:46

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Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast! The boys are back and have a special guest this week after a fantastic Kent State victory! Fans of the podcast have heard us give shout outs to the Toledo fans in Canada, which this episode, Andrew Westelaken joins us for an official meet and greet! Tune in to find out what our friends to …

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From tariffs to data centers, Ohio's farming industry is facing challenges 50:50

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The agriculture industry in Ohio is dealing with issues like an aging population, trade war over produce and big corporations wanting to buy up valuable farmland.By Ideastream Public Media

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Saturday Morning Polkas - October 18, 2025 1:01:22

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Tracy, John, Fred, and Sue Ellen!By WZIP-FM

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Historians explore Northeast Ohio's haunted destinations, film enthusiasts discuss horror movies 50:39

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Just in time for Halloween, local historians chat about Northeast Ohio's many creepy corners, and cinephiles discuss their favorite horror films.By Ideastream Public Media

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ZipsUnlimited Meets Zips GameDay 36:12

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A little self-promotion this week to introduce you to another WZIP production! Zips GameDay is a digital spinoff of our premiere sports show, Sports Power Talk. Zips GameDay includes discussion and interviews about the next football game, and it hits the airwaves (88.1-FM) just before kickoff. This epsidoe was produced to preview the October 19 gam…

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Zips Gameday: Preview of Akron @ Ball State 34:44

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In this week's edition of Zips Gameday we look ahead to the Zips heading to Muncie Indiana to take on the Cardinals. Join Dev Lucas, Liam Riggenbach, and Juan Arrellano as they preview Zips @ Ball StateBy WZIP-FM

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Haslam Sports Group and Cleveland reach $100M stadium settlement | Reporters Roundtable 48:44

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After a yearlong battle, the city of Cleveland and the Haslam Sports Group announced a deal this week in which the city ends its objections to the Browns move to Brook Park. The city will get $100 million over 15 years from the team, money to raze the existing stadium and to help Cleveland revitalize the lakefront without the Browns. The city dropp…

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How to Sports: Bowling 1:09:11

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Matt Willis hosts the first episode of a new series: How to Sports. Today, Matt and special guest Brendan Tahsler teach Liam Riggenbach all about bowling and the base knowledge of how to get into the sport.By WZIP-FM

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University Hospitals urologist shares how to avoid getting painful kidney stones 51:43

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Kidney stones are a common ailment that affect 1 in 10 people in their lifetime.By Ideastream Public Media

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Cuyahoga County judges discuss rise in domestic violence deaths 52:43

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The Ohio Domestic Violence Network recently reported a 37% increase year-over-year in domestic violence-related fatalities. Franklin and Cuyahoga counties lead with the most documented cases.By Ideastream Public Media

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Toledo Rockets vs. Kent State Golden Flashes - Time To Hit The Panic Button!! 36:34

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Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast! Welcome back to the MBG everyone! Welp, after a very disappointing loss to BG, the boys are in studio to discuss what went wrong in last week's game, express our thoughts on the state of the program currently, and of course, we have a full run through pregame for this week's home game agai…

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CSU, Ideastream leaders address controversy over switch from student-run WCSB to JazzNEO 51:10

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The two organizations entered into an operating agreement on Oct. 3 to switch the format of 89.3 WCSB to the new terrestrial home of Ideastream's 24/7 jazz service. The decision and communication to students has been criticized by fans of WCSB.By Ideastream Public Media

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Saturday Morning Polkas - October 11, 2025 1:00:41

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Tracy, John, Fred, and Sue Ellen!By WZIP-FM

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U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown discusses ongoing federal shutdown 51:28

18d ago51:28

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We'll discuss the latest impact of the shutdown on Northeast Ohioans with the congressmember and policy experts.By Ideastream Public Media

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Bryson Jones 28:54

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Bryson Jones joins host Jake Murren on Episode 127 of Forged in Ohio. Bryson is a 3-0 amateur mixed martial artist who is coming off a win at BCM Fight Night 22. In this episode, Bryson talks about his third amateur-MMA win, winning titles in other combat sports, his experience at Demolition Fight Team, and so much more. Bryson is a well-rounded co…

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Gov. DeWine temporarily bans sale of intoxicating hemp products | Reporters Roundtable 54:30

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Gov. Mike DeWine took executive action this week to temporarily ban the sale of "intoxicating hemp" products in the state. DeWine said the products represent a consumer product emergency. The order bans the sale of unregulated products that contain THC derived from hemp including candies and drinks. THC is the psychoactive compound found in the can…

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Ring Rundown Ep. 2 1:04:27

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Episode 2 of the Ring Rundown, hosted by Matt Willis and Mitch Bates features special guest Mitch Kobie. This edition, the guys talk about their introduction to professional wrestling, their favorite stars, various events attended and predictions for Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia.By WZIP-FM

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As government shutdown drags on, Northeast Ohio is starting to feel ripple effects 51:00

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Local federal workers could miss paychecks and area organizations could see funding cuts because of the standoff in Washington D.C.By Ideastream Public Media

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Toledo Rockets vs Bowling Green Falcons 46:24

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Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast! It's the battle of I75 this week and we are FIRED UP!! The MBG boys breakdown the beatdown against Akron, discuss news and standings around the group of five, bowl projections for Toledo, and of course all the pregame news you need for this week's game against BG. TOL!!…

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Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District says proposal would fix combined-sewer overflow at Edgewater 50:21

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Over the summer, Edgewater Beach had to be closed to swimmers three times due to a discharge of untreated water and sewage into the lake after heavy rains. The release at the Edgewater outfall—a huge pipe at the back of the beach—happens when storm runoff and rain overwhelm the system. Cleveland’s system is a combined one where stormwater and sewag…

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Experts address online misinformation over seed oils, fad diets and other nutrition claims 51:56

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By Ideastream Public Media

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Saturday Morning Polkas - October 4, 2025 1:00:51

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Tracy, John, Fred, and Sue Ellen!By WZIP-FM

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Ohio lawmakers introduce anti-abortion bills, despite recent amendment protecting it 50:48

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By Ideastream Public Media

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Kolby "The Christian" McDonald 33:21

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By Jake Murren

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Zips Gameday: Preview of Akron vs Central Michigan 33:46

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In this week's edition of Zips gameday we take a look ahead at Akron's upcoming game against Central Michigan. Join Dev Lucas, Liam Riggenbach, Matt Willis for some pregame analysis, picks, and banter as we await Akron's 2025 homecoming game versus the Chippewas.By WZIP-FM

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Homecoming! 17:53

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It's Homecoming at The University of Akron. Vice President for Community Engagement and Executive Director of the UA Alumni Association highlights weekend activities and talks about his connection to WZIP as the station marks World College Radio Day. Note: this episode was broadcast live on Friday, October 3, so there are some outdated references t…

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Zips Gameday Interview with Akron RB Jordan Gant 9:16

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In this episode, we got the chance to interview the Zips standout RB Jordan Gant as we previewed Akron's upcoming game against Central Michigan.By WZIP-FM

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East Cleveland mayor pushes back on state receivership plan | Reporters Roundtable 49:41

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Ohio Auditor Keith Faber this week formally requested the state attorney general begin legal proceedings to appoint a receiver to oversee the finances of East Cleveland. A new state law approved as part of the last budget, and which went into effect Tuesday, allowed the move. East Cleveland is pushing back, accusing the state of cutting off local g…

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Weight loss drugs are now being prescribed to teens struggling with obesity 51:47

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in five children in America has obesity. One new solution might be GLP-1 weight loss drugs.By Ideastream Public Media

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Southeast Side Stories preserves Union-Miles, Lee-Harvard and Mt. Pleasant neighborhoods' history 50:13

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Last fall, the NuPoint Community Development Corporation (formerly the Union-Miles Development Corporation) launched a neighborhood history project called Southeast Side Stories. The idea is to document the stories of the Union-Miles, Mt. Pleasant and Lee-Harvard neighborhoods and those in between as well. Using a mix of first-person interviews and…

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Episode 45: A history of Psychology and Marketing with Cathy Faye, Ph.D., of Cummings Center for the History of Psychology 46:47

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Psychology has played a role in the development of communications, marketing and advertising since these fields have been around. We have heard about tactics like subliminal advertising, aspirational messaging, and other ways of creating messages to influence others. Understanding why these techniques exist and whether or not they are helpful or ha…

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Animal shelters and humane societies in Northeast Ohio are sounding alarm 49:28

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Shelters say that lives are at risk as overcrowding has persisted since the pandemic. They say they're out of space and out of time to help animals in their care, especially dogs.By Ideastream Public Media

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Saturday Morning Polkas - September 27, 2025 1:01:03

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Just music this week, but John, Tracy, Sue Ellen, and Fred will be back in the studio next time for Saturday Morning Polkas 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on WZIP-FM.By WZIP-FM

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Students, health officials distribute free harm reduction supplies to Portage County community members 49:32

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The harm reduction approach aims to reduce the negative impact of substance use disorder. In Portage County, health officials and Kent State University community members are working toward shared goals by distributing tools such as Naloxone.By Ideastream Public Media

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Billy "The Deathtrain" Flynn 28:54

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Billy "The Deathtrain" Flynn joins host Jake Murren on Episode 125 of Forged in Ohio. Billy is a 4-0 amateur mixed martial artist with a 100% finish rate. In this episode, Billy talks about his recent win over an undefeated opponent, how his wrestling foundation has helped him in MMA, his goal to win Caged Thunder's light heavyweight championship, …

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Hope & Healing: Let's Talk! 13:21

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Hope & Healing helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. Chloe Eaglowski is there to talk about all of these things to help prevent them from happening even more, including a discussion with WZIP's Jordan Johnson.By WZIP-FM

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Cleveland City Council and mayor's administration clash over public records downloaded by aide| Reporters Roundtable 50:06

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A clash erupted this week between Mayor Justin Bibb's administration and Cleveland City Council, led by its president, Blaine Griffin. A council aide downloaded thousands of unredacted documents from a public records database, one he was allowed to access. The administration says some of those documents contained sensitive information, such as addr…

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Case Western Reserve University honors immigration advocate with top ethics prize 51:20

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The university's Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence will award Oscar Chacón with the 2025 Inamori Ethics Prize for his work in human rights and immigration justice.By Ideastream Public Media

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Time to Hit the Panic Button on Toledo? Toledo Rockets vs. Akron Zips 42:30

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Send a question for the boys to answer on the next podcast! It's homecoming week vs Akron with beautiful weather predicted for Saturday at the Glass Bowl as the Rockets look to right the ship! The boys are back at it with a breakdown of the rough loss to Western Michigan - Tune in for a recap and opinions on last week's loss and predictions for Tol…